Procedural Knowledge refers to information or knowledge that helps students to do something specific to a discipline, subject, or area of study. It also refers to methods of inquiry, very specific or finite skills, algorithms, techniques, and particular methodologies. (Bloom's Taxonomy)
  • Knowledge of subject-specific skills and algorithms
  • Knowledge of subject-specific techniques and methods
  • Knowledge of criteria for determining when to use appropriate procedures


Procedural Knowledge refers to a sequence of steps by which frequently encountered problems may be solved.

Conceptual knowledge is an understanding of meaning. Students must understand the "why" of mathematical concept.

Procedural vs conceptual knowledge:
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